
When Joe Biden was embroiled in controversy over his “tactile” politics, he didn’t have to lift a finger before Sen. Chris Coons rushed to his defense.
“I didn’t need to,” said his fellow Delaware Democrat when asked if he spoke to Biden before pushing back against the narrative that Biden had behaved inappropriately with women. “I didn’t need any particular advice or coaching.”
Other senior Democrats including House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and Sen. Dianne Feinstein also spoke out in Biden’s favor in interviews with POLITICO. They'll be valuable allies as he faces criticism for his record on race and his handling of Anita Hill’s treatment during Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas‘ confirmation.